How far is East Chattanooga, TN from Red Bank, TN?

The driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Red Bank, TN is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.59 mi
02h 35m
Flight
92.52 mi
148.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.52 mi
Kilometers
148.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.59 mi
Kilometers
194.07 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in East Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Chattanooga
2026-04-19T06:03
Arrive Red Bank
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Chattanooga
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Luttrell
TN

Town in Tennessee

From East Chattanooga
60.3 mi
01h 17m
To Red Bank
60.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Chattanooga and Red Bank.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Chattanooga and Red Bank.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chamberlain Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · North Chamberlain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1824 ft · 41 sec · Glass Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    5 mi · 9 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1547 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 324

    2123 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lee Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    19.6 mi · 24 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    13.9 mi · 21 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Tuckaleechee Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Old Cades Cove Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Cades Cove Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Dry Valley Road

    2413 ft · 1 min · Dry Valley Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Cavern Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Cavern Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road

    2019 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pam Lane

    37 m · 5 sec · Pam Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pam Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chattanooga and Red Bank.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bonny Oaks Drive
75.8 mi · 63%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
19.6 mi · 16%
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
13.9 mi · 11%
East Lee Highway
1.89 mi · 2%
West Broadway Street
1.81 mi · 2%
Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bonny Oaks Drive

Continue straight

47.3 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luttrell
01h 17m from East Chattanooga
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving East Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near Red Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Chattanooga to Red Bank?

The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Luttrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from East Chattanooga and 60.3 miles from Red Bank.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around East Chattanooga and Chance Rain Showers near Red Bank.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Chattanooga and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 92.52 mi (148.89 km).

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#1 East Chattanooga

A neighborhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Population11,000
Coordinates35.0653500, -85.2491200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Red Bank

#2 Red Bank

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,881
Coordinates35.6434200, -83.7682300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chattanooga (-85.24912, 35.06535)
End: Red Bank (-83.76823, 35.64342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.11 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.13
8.52 gal · 32.22 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.06 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.65 $19.83 $39.65
Diesel $5.30 $22.60 $45.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Chattanooga and Red Bank. The current time is 06:03:29.

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